I know that art has always had a subjective element to it—that’s why some contemporary pieces will have one person on their knees and another just scratching their head. And as long as art has been made, there’s always been some tortured artist-type painting naked ladies while patting themselves on the back for getting the left titty *just* right. To a degree, women have always tried to reclaim the narrative in artistic circles; drawing focus to nature landscapes or depicting scenes where the ... Read More
12 Sustainable Activewear Companies for a Guilt-Free Gym Fit
Who ever thought that squat-proof leggings would become a real consideration when picking your next gym outfit? I know we’re all wary of the infamous see-through black legging phenomenon, but it’s really blown past that hallmark with the explosive interest in athleisure in the last decade. And sure—if all you’re going to do in your activewear is grocery shop for your weekly meal prep? Functionality and opacity don’t matter as much as comfort. But as someone who’s always leery of blasting the ... Read More
Is Palm Oil Bad For You? And Can It Be Sustainable?
With the surging interest in alternative oils in the last few years (hello oil pulling) there’s one that many people still don’t seem to know about. For the most part, that’s by no fault of their own. Palm oil is such a divisive additive that companies have gone as far as implementing alternative names like Etyl palmitate that, let’s be real, most of us are likely to gloss over. So let me, someone who stumbled upon the horrible reality of palm oil one day many moons ago, open this discussion ... Read More
10 CBD Brands To Know About
Last month we came out with a blog debating the sustainability of the CBD industry. And as heavily hinted/promised, this month we have a list of 10 #ecoclubapproved CBD companies that emphasize sustainability within their business models! Each brand has its own set of priorities when it comes to sustainability (and as with all things small business, no single bran can do it *all*), but today we're focusing on sustainable packaging, Black female owned brands, and those with an emphasis on local ... Read More
How to Tell if Your CBD is Sustainable
Woe to every person who finds out how utterly unsustainable almond farming (and in turn, almond milk) is. Sometimes it feels like even when you try to do something good for the environment—like switching to dairy alternatives—capitalism says “no, no, no” and wags a smug finger in your face. And while I hate to rain on anyone’s parade, today we’re going to focus our lens on a hot-button topic—the CBD industry. Now, I’m not saying that the cultivation of CBD products is inherently bad but, as ... Read More
16 Powerful Herbs To Try In Your Next DIY Tea Blend
It’s time to spill the tea sis—literally. If you’re anything like me, Tiktok has opened a whole new realm of self-care and holistic practices you would never have thought of in a million years… including making your own tea from scratch with a DIY tea blend. I know Teavana stores (RIP) originally cornered that market so, for someone who’s used to buying the idiot-proof boxes of Sleepy Time tea from my local grocery store, the idea of mixing my own blends never really crossed my mind. But no ... Read More
